Jim,
Try removing the sheet metal cover plate that covers the bottom of the
flywheel and bolts to the transmission. I had the same noises once with my
TR4A and found that when you depress the clutch a slight movement of the
crankshaft and thus the flywheel forward allows the flywheel ring gear bolts
to rub against the sheet metal cover. In my case it made quite a racket.
There will be definite shiny spots on the inside of the cover where the
bolts are rubbing. If you find that's the problem check and see if maybe you
have the cover turned around with the wrong side towards the engine. The
rolled lip around the outside of the cover should be installed to the
outside or engine side of the cover. If you have it installed correctly then
you may need to bend it slightly at the contact areas to move it away from
the bolts. If all else fails then place a washer between the lower bolts and
the bellhousing to angle it out some.
This is my guess of what the problem is that you are having.
Jerry Van Vlack
Hudson, OH
----- Original Message -----
From: <clarkja34@netscape.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 3:06 AM
Subject: clutch clicking
> I have a clutch problem that someone might be able to help me with. I have
replaced the exiting parts with anew Borg and Beck clutch ,new throw out
bearing ,new sleeve. New bushings in the cross shaft, new bushings in the
fork and when I depress the clutch just a little even in neutral I get a
loud clocking. I have since changed the throw out bearing sleeve and the
clutch pressure plate and no change. If the car is in gear with the clutch
out there is no clicking. I have now had the transmission in and out of the
car 5 times and I am getting good at it but I don'twant to do it any more.
The car is a 1965 TR4A with overdrive. the clicking sound definetly is
coming from the bell housing and not the transmission. I have thought it out
logically and asked several shops and they have never heard the loud
clicking in any of their exploits. Any help will be much appreciated. Either
contact me direct at clarkja34@netscape.net or reply to the list.thanks
Jim
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